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| For anglers seeking the ultimate in seclusion and a world-class flats
fishery, it's hard to top Playa Blanca on Espiritu Santo Bay. Playa Blanca is actually Casa Blanca's "sister lodge" and is also within the massive Sian Ka'an Biosphere. Guests take the 120 mile charter flight to the Isla Punta Pajaros airstrip at Casa Blanca, and are then transferred by vehicle another 10 miles south on the island. These 10 miles of jungle and secluded white sand beaches are what separates Playa Blanca guests from their nearest neighbor, Casa Blanca Lodge. The nearest settlement is the tiny fishing village of Punta Hererra, some 20 + miles away on the southern lip of Espiritu Santo. |
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| Playa Blanca was originally built as an "Adventure Resort" for clients looking for a high level of seclusion and personal service in pristine natural surroundings. The beautiful beachfront property provided upscale accommodations, gourmet dining and such activities as snorkeling, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, nearby Mayan ruins, and…oh by the way, if any one wants to go fishing… that can be arranged! However, word of the world-class fishery soon spread and the demand for the fishing far exceeded demand for the adventure resort. Playa Blanca has operated primarily as a fishing lodge for many years now, but retained all the other activities making this an ideal destination for anglers with non-fishing partners. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The fishing on Espiritu
Santo is quite similar to Ascension Bay, but it is even
more remote and less pressured. On rare occasions you might see a flats skiff out of Punta El Placir far to the
south. However, it's more common for Playa Blanca boats to go for weeks without seeing any other boats. For all
intents and purposes, playa Blanca has exclusive use of literally hundreds of square kilometers of the Bay. The
Playa Blanca guides were the first to explore and learn this still near-virgin fishery. Espiritu Santo is rivaled only by Ascension Bay in its abundance and diversity of species. Bonefish are plentiful, and perhaps a bit larger in average size (particularly in Laguna Santa Rosa). Tarpon are found year round, although the bigger, migratory fish to 100 + pounds are most prevalent from April through November. Snook to trophy size (over 20 pounds) are found in the bay. And the permit fishery ranks on par with Ascension Bay - in other words, it's one of the top permit fisheries in the world. An added bonus to the miles of flats on the Bay proper, Playa Blanca has exclusive use of the renowned Laguna Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa features a reliable, year round fishery for juvonile tarpon, but also produces some of the largest bonefish found in Central America. Bones up to 33 inches (approximately 12 pounds) have been taken. |
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| Playa Blanca also shares access to "the Tarpon Lagoon".
This is a special resource and to prevent too much fishing pressure from ruining it, access is strictly limited
to a maximum of 3 boats (6 anglers) per week. And access may be further restricted at the fishing manager's discretion
if deemed necessary. The Tarpon Lagoon days are NOT GUARANTEED. Requests for a Tarpon Lagoon day must be made when
you make your reservation. There is no extra charge and these are allotted on a first come basis. Accommodations Playa Blanca accommodates up to 14 anglers in 7 spacious guest rooms in cabanas situated on a sand dune bluff overlooking a palm studded white sand beach and the aquamarine hues of the Caribbean. The rooms are tastefully decorated in white with bright Caribbean accents and each have private |
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The Playa Blanca dining room is located in the main lodge building
and serves three meals a day (anglers usually take a cooler lunch in the boat) with light snacks available at your
leisure. The menu features fresh seafood and a variety of expertly prepared regional specialties. A choice of two
entrees is offered at each meal. Meals are served indoors or on the covered verandah per guest request. Special
dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. The bar is located in the restaurant and offers a changing atmosphere throughout the day. The bar offers indoor and outdoor services as well as covered seating on top of the building...a perfect spot to sip a tropical drink and watch the waves on the beach. |
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| Recreation
Besides fishing, recreation at Playa Blanca revolves around its extraordinary beaches and beautiful Caribbean waters. Non-fishing guests may choose from Guided Snorkeling, Sailing, Sea Kayaking, Wind Surfing, Mayan Ruins Tour (the Chac Mool ruin site is a short walk from the lodge), or Bicycling. The spectacular and totally secluded white sand beach extends for miles in both directions and is protected by the Palencar Barrier Reef, providing great "beach combing" and ideal waters for swimming. And if all this tires you out, stretch out in your hammock on your private veranda or let the gently breezes and the sounds of the ocean lull you off into a Yucatan style siesta! Accommodations Distribution Deluxe Single Cabana - 1, Located on the dunes |
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| overlooking the beach and ocean, private verandah, 2 double beds,
large bath, couch, indoor and outdoor seating. Deluxe Duplex Cabanas - 2, Located on the dunes overlooking the beach and ocean, private verandah, 2 double beds or kings, large bath, couch, indoor and outdoor seating. Deluxe Rooms - 2, Beach and ocean view, private verandah, 2 king size beds, outdoors seating; air-conditioning. Transportation The air charter from Cancun to the island takes 45 minutes. Then after a 5-minute boat ride across the bay, and another 30-minute drive in a vehicle (approximately 10 miles) south, you will arrive at Playa Blanca. |
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All prices include round trip air charter from Cancun to the island. Deluxe seaside accommodations, all meals, snorkeling, wind surfing, sea kayaking, bicycling, natural history excursions, birding, unlimited use of all recreational equipment, non-bottled beverages. Fishing rates include guide & boat beverages. It does not include alcoholic beverages, use of phone, laundry, guide service and staff gratuities. Partial Week Itineraries Air Charter Surcharges for all Late Arrival, Early
Departure & Partial Week Itineraries 1 Passenger = $860; 2 Passengers = $430 per person; 3 Passengers = $287 per person; 4 Passengers = $215 per person Gratuity |
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